It all looks a bit different from schools now - but these photos from the Evening News archives show that kids had fun and a chance to develop their talents beyond the classroom just as they do today.
There was the boys' mouth organ band at Carrick Knowe, the Edinburgh Corporation Primary Schools orchestra, a golf demonstration at Boroughmuir Secondary School and an opera put on by James Gillespie's and George Heriot's. And of course, plenty football teams and sports days.
These great pictures from several decades ago capture the atmosphere of the times. See if you can spot yourself - r your parents or grandparents.
5. Stockbridge sack race
Children pictured during the sack race at Stockbridge Primary School's sports day 1968 | TSPL Photo: TSPL
6. Stockbridge Primary School
Children pictured during the Stockbridge Primary School sports day in Edinburgh 1968 | TSPL Photo: TSPL
7. Lismore Primary School
Edith Klein (12) rehearses her Lismore Primary School friends before a concert for OAPs at their school in January 1968. | TSPL Photo: TSPL
8. Primary schools orchestra
Members of the orchestra at the Edinburgh Corporation Primary Schools concert at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh in December 1967. | TSPL Photo: TSPL